Darin'Sharon

NSV is non-scale victory. Like maybe your numbers haven't dropped this week, but your clothes feel better, you can sit comfortably in a seat that you couldn't before, someone compliments you,etc... Sent from my SM-G955U using BariatricPal mobile app

My nutritionist strongly suggested getting as close to your protein requirement as you can to prevent or decrease hair loss. I have not lost any hair at all. I know everyone is different, just trying to help. Sent from my SM-G955U using BariatricPal mobile app

I was off humira for 2 weeks before, and 2 weeks after. The surgeon said one month after but my rheumatologist said it was not necessary to wait that long in the absence of any complications. Sent from my SM-G955U using BariatricPal mobile app

You may be right, some adjusting may make it better for me. I'm not selling it just yet. Waiting until I'm not mad at it anymore and I'll give it one more go lol Sent from my SM-G955U using BariatricPal mobile app

I got one after surgery and never wear it. The sweat under the band caused a rash, so i bought the new cloth bands which fixed that issue. Wearing it at night is uncomfortable for me. The app constantly overloaded my phones memory and had to be shut down, so i finally deleted it. And the step counting was done by GPS, not body movement. This resulted in inaccuracy as it would count steps for my commute to work in my car. Also, i would remove it from the charger first thing in the morning and it would have 300-500 steps already. I really regret the $200 i spent on it. Sent from my SM-G955U using BariatricPal mobile app

I also had vsg april 23rd, at a weight of 286. At the end of week 3, i stalled for 16 days! I was sure the surgery had failed me since i knew i was being militant about following the rules. Calories at 600, protein at 65, and fluids at 64. My doctor said ita fine just follow the plan. Nutritionist said the same. I worried and weighed and stressed, and it made no difference. Then one day the scale dropped 5lbs and i was on the move again. I still think I'm losing slower than some, but I'm going in the right direction so I'm happy. I am 65 days out and down 37lbs. Thats 1.75lbs daily average. Never done that in my life, so the stalls and the scales and all the worrying was for naught. I will also agree that you should measure yourself. I wish i had done it before surgery hut it didnt occur to me. I did it about one month out and just did it again and am down about 14 inches overall! Dont sweat this, it will work! Sent from my SM-G955U using BariatricPal mobile app

Makes sense. Thanks for the input. Sent from my SM-G955U using BariatricPal mobile app

I was only taking in between 400 and 600. The rationale is that my body was holding on to what I had, like hibernation, because i was starving it. Sent from my SM-G955U using BariatricPal mobile app

Def me. I did well the first month losing about a pound a day. Then nothing, then gained 2. After a week I lost the 2, but nothing since. I asked for advice on another thread and it was suggested that i increase my caloric intake, which I am struggling to do without adding a ton of carbs. Sent from my SM-G955U using BariatricPal mobile app

I wasnt made to give up coffee until after surgery because it acts as a diuretic and dehydration is such a big concern immediately post op. I tried to have some anyway and it just made my stomach uncomfortable, so it turned out to be a non issue for a while. I am now a month post op and can handle about a half cup, and I'm happy with that. Sent from my SM-G955U using BariatricPal mobile app

I had a urine test at my pre op appt one week before surgery and again the morning of. They told me it takes 14 days for your kidneys to clear nicotine and its byproducts. I quit in January and wasnt tested until April so I was fine. Struggle every day since surgery against starting back up as I smoked for over 30yrs....but so far am winning the war. Sent from my SM-G955U using BariatricPal mobile app

Thank you! I'm going to try increasing calories, that's just a scary concept for me as I'm sure it is for all of us who have struggled with weight. Seems counterintuitive to the goal, but I understand the rationale so imma give it a go. Thank you all for the advice and support! Sent from my SM-G955U using BariatricPal mobile app

I use the baritastic app and track everything...I asked about what my caloric goal should be at my first postoperative appointment and was told not to worry about calories at this point. To just make sure I get 64oz of water, 60 to 80 of protein and worry about the rest "later." I was never given a goal or limit for fat either. I use the patch for vitamins and take a fiber supplement daily. I log everything I eat, good or bad. I did eat some baked lays, which I regretted later. But I still logged it. Yesterday, I had 642 calories with 54%protein, 10% carbs, and 35% fat. Adding cardio at this point isnt possible for me due to RA. My goal is to lose weight and decrease the inflammation and stress on my joints, but not quite there yet. I am 33 days post now and had lost 29.6 pounds as of day 26, but now am at 27 pounds lost. Hopefully this is enough additional information...its all I got [emoji12] Sent from my SM-G955U using BariatricPal mobile app

Thanks. I appreciate the encouragement. I read a post the other day of someone whose sleeve "failed" and she only lost like 30lbs and gained it all right back. Don't want all this to have been for naught! I wonder how long a "stall" can last before it is worth worrying about? Sent from my SM-G955U using BariatricPal mobile app

I am one month and one week post op from a vsg. The scale hasn't gone down in a week. In fact, its gone UP by 2 lbs!! I dont know what to do. My calories stay between 4 and 6 hundred, I get my water and protein probably 95% of the time. I've started walking. Any suggestions?? I know people talk about the 3 week stall....but this is very discouraging! Sent from my SM-G955U using BariatricPal mobile app